Dates, Mates and Babies with the Vallottons

Jason and Lauren Vallotton
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Dates, Mates and Babies with the Vallottons

We’re the Vallottons, and we’re passionate about people! Every human was created for fulfilling connections in relationship and family, but it’s not always what comes easiest! We know this because of our wide range of personal experiences as well as years of working with people. So we’re going to crack open topics like dating, marriage, family and parenting to encourage, entertain and equip you for a deeply fulfilling life of relational health.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    95. Protecting Connection with Our Kids: Brain Science Insights with Robyn Gobbel

    In this insightful episode, the Vallottons sit down with Robyn Gobbel, an expert in relational neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, to discuss a transformative approach to understanding and supporting children's challenging behaviors. Robyn shares her journey from being a psychotherapist to becoming a dedicated advocate for families, particularly those dealing with complex trauma or adoption histories. The conversation centers around her influential book, Raising Kids with Big, Baffli...

    49 min

  2. 6 NOV

    94. The 4th Quarter: Strengthening Relationships at Year's End

    Episode Summary:As we wrap up the year, the last few months often bring holiday stress, busier schedules, and the opportunity for intentionality. This episode dives into why the fourth quarter of the year is a pivotal time for strengthening relationships and offers practical tips for deepening connections, navigating holiday tensions, wrapping up the year with relational intentionality.1. The Fourth Quarter MindsetWe still have time to go! We can win big. Discuss why the 4th quarter is a natu...

    26 min

  3. 30 OCT

    93. Surrender: The Way Forward

    Description: Life is hard—and family and marriage, as part of God’s design, come with their own challenges. Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s wrong. In this episode, we unpack the tension between fulfilled dreams and unmet expectations. We explore the trap of believing, “I’ll be happy when…” and how comparison can steal our joy. What happens when reality doesn’t match the dreams we had?We dive into the truth that God’s dreams for us are often bigger—and harder—than what we...

    39 min

  4. 23 OCT

    92. Why Isn't This Working?

    Episode 92: Why Isn’t This Working?What to Do When Your Attempts at Healthy Conflict Resolution Seem to FailIn this episode, Lauren and Jay dive into the frustrating moments when your best efforts at conflict resolution just aren’t cutting it. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why isn’t this working?”—this one’s for you! They walk through five key checkpoints to help you figure out where things might be going wrong and how to adjust.5-Point Check for Healthy Conflict ResolutionAre We Even Talking Abo...

    35 min

  5. 16 OCT

    91. A Day in the Life

    A note from Jason and Lauren: Ever feel emotionally disconnected, even in a healthy relationship? That was us this past month. Life got busy, stress built up, and before we knew it, we hit a wall—what we now call “disconnection week.”In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain to share how we navigated those difficult moments in real time. Whether you’ve been married 5 months or 50 years, connection takes intentional work. Conflict will come, but how you handle it makes all the diffe...

    28 min

  6. 9 OCT

    90. Q&A (Separation, Opposite Sex Friendships, Narcissism, Recharging & Manhood)

    In this insightful Q&A session, the Vallottons tackle 5 questions submitted by listeners pertaining to marriage and friendship.Questions Answered in This Episode:1. When one spouse feels the need for separation to heal and rebuild, but the other is unwilling, what do you do?Make a real plan if you separate, and get help doing itBuild a NEW marriage, not fix the oldFocus present-future, and not on the tangle from the pastReal justice is getting what God paid for, not getting an apology2. W...

    41 min

  7. 2 OCT

    89. Faith & Resilience with Dru Hammer

    Have you ever wondered how faith can transform your life and relationships? In this special episode, the Vallotton’s are honored to be joined by Dru Hammer, an extraordinary woman whose journey of faith and resilience shines through in every aspect of her life.Dru Hammer, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares the profound spiritual awakening of her father, which is captured in her book Hammered. Her story reveals the power of faith to transform individuals and families, especially in times ...

    57 min

  8. 25 SEPT

    88. The Measure of Marriage: Meet the Stuarts

    Lauren introduces the episode by announcing that applications for The Marriage Intensive are open!As the fourth and final episode in The Measure of Marriage series, the Vallottons introduce Riley and Candace Stuart to listeners as a young married couple who have been able to identify issues, work on them, and experience the beautiful fruit of working hard on their marriage connection. Get ready to be inspired by their love story and the practical insights they offer from their six-year relati...

    42 min
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We’re the Vallottons, and we’re passionate about people! Every human was created for fulfilling connections in relationship and family, but it’s not always what comes easiest! We know this because of our wide range of personal experiences as well as years of working with people. So we’re going to crack open topics like dating, marriage, family and parenting to encourage, entertain and equip you for a deeply fulfilling life of relational health.

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